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It is the railway line (and trains that run on it) that crosses Siberia.
a railroad
Siberia is a desolate place for development as the climate is harsh, the area is for the most part located in the northern and western part of Asia. The area is dominated by frozen tundra and very short periods of warm weather.
The Trans-Siberian railroad has allowed people and goods to travel more easily to the region.
The reason why is that the trans Siberian railway is the only railroad and the only longstanding way to get across Russia. Putting a city far away from that link would make no sense, so they put them next to it so that they can easily get supplies and stuff. Also building roads in Siberia is very difficult because of the permafrost, so a railroad is more effective, though they do have a highway that crosses all of Russia including Siberia.
Yes, the aim was to link European Russia with the Far East.
Siberia
No, Siberia is in Russia.
Siberia's population is around 30 million people live in the area of Siberia.
Siberia's western border is the Ural Mountains.